How Can You Tell if Your Tree Is Diseased?
Here are some common diseases that are dealt with by tree service professionals regularly:
Root and crown rot caused by phytophthora
A combination of foliage decrease, discoloration, and an unwell aspect in the crown. Phytophthora-affected trees can live for many years before they succumb, but when the decline spreads from the root system, it is time to prepare for death. The tree may perish in a single season if the crown or basal stem is attacked. Young trees’ immature root and crown systems make them susceptible to Phytophthora. To prevent phytophthora, which flourishes in warm, moist soil, we at Francisco's Tree Service and any other respectable tree service will advise excellent soil drainage.
Anthracnose
Anthracnose is a symptom, not a particular fungus. On specific host plants, the majority of fungus exhibit these symptoms. Additionally, uneven dead regions or blotchy leaves are the most typical signs. Sometimes the whole leaf is taken. Twigs and tiny branches that develop cankers may die. And the regrowth that follows may give a tree a twisted or crooked appearance. The majority of trees will only have symptoms on their leaves; nevertheless, this disease is devastating to flowering dogwoods when the fungi begin to spread to the twigs and branches. Keep in mind that other plant diseases and bad weather will create similar symptoms.
Tree wilt
This disease can infect oak trees in two different ways: either through insects or through root graft infections, which occur when the roots of various trees come together in the soil and form a link. Additionally, this fungus will spread from diseased trees to healthy trees via sap-feeding beetles. Red oaks, white oaks, and live oaks all exhibit different symptoms of oak wilt disease. However, they all have the symptom of leaf drop. This is crucial because the majority of other oak illnesses do not result in leaf drop. Oak wilt will be easier to identify when leaf drop is present along with other symptoms.
Call our tree service right away at (830) 216-6943 to schedule an appointment for one of our professionals to visit your property if you live in or around the Kerrville, TX area and suspect you may have a problem with your trees.